leaving hospital early

Anyone know how to go about leaving the hospital soon after delivery? Last time I felt stuck & left a day early. They insisted on checking my DD for diabetes 4 times since she weighed over 8 lbs... really... That's average so I was quite upset. But I would LOVE to leave soon after delivery, not sleep in their beds, and eat the crappy food. I want to be home where my other kids will be & where I can just rest. Obviously if we have complications things may change.... but I'm not going to plan on the slight chance of what if... Ideas or thoughts?

Anyone know how to go about leaving the hospital soon after delivery? Last time I felt stuck & left a day early. They insisted on checking my DD for diabetes 4 times since she weighed over 8 lbs... really... That's average so I was quite upset. But I would LOVE to leave soon after delivery, not sleep in their beds, and eat the crappy food. I want to be home where my other kids will be & where I can just rest. Obviously if we have complications things may change.... but I'm not going to plan on the slight chance of what if... Ideas or thoughts?

A girl friend of mine, in Canada, was out within 12 hours after giving birth to her second. Of course she had no complications and baby was healthy. My sister in law went with a mid wife at a birthing clinic and was out 2 hours after giving birth to her first....maybe talk to your midwife or doctor, whichever you have, and see if something can be arranged to let you go sooner?

A girl friend of mine, in Canada, was out within 12 hours after giving birth to her second. Of course she had no complications and baby was healthy. My sister in law went with a mid wife at a birthing clinic and was out 2 hours after giving birth to her first....maybe talk to your midwife or doctor, whichever you have, and see if something can be arranged to let you go sooner?

I had a c-section with my son and spent 4 days (3 nights) at the hospital which was terrible!! My son was born Dec 29th, so I think the fact that my dr wasn't there to discharge me a day or two after he delivered me made the process longer. I am definitely going to be talking to him this time to insure I don't get stuck for more than 2 nights!! I think with a natural birth you can get out the same day.... Look at how many women are having home births these days and never even set foot in a hospital! So ask and hopefully it will work out for you. :)

I had a c-section with my son and spent 4 days (3 nights) at the hospital which was terrible!! My son was born Dec 29th, so I think the fact that my dr wasn't there to discharge me a day or two after he delivered me made the process longer. I am definitely going to be talking to him this time to insure I don't get stuck for more than 2 nights!! I think with a natural birth you can get out the same day.... Look at how many women are having home births these days and never even set foot in a hospital! So ask and hopefully it will work out for you. :)

Here in uk my hosp discharges within 6-12h and that freaks me out. Not only will I likely want to sleep / recover during that time, but while doing do I'd much rather trained personnel be keeping an eye on me and the baby for any issues during that time. I don't want 4 data, but an overnight or two to feel comfortable with how I and baby are doing before discharge would be good. But here they don't seem to have private rooms for you and family either. The last thing I want is sharing someone else's germs and sleep patterns!! I miss private healthcare!

Here in uk my hosp discharges within 6-12h and that freaks me out. Not only will I likely want to sleep / recover during that time, but while doing do I'd much rather trained personnel be keeping an eye on me and the baby for any issues during that time. I don't want 4 data, but an overnight or two to feel comfortable with how I and baby are doing before discharge would be good. But here they don't seem to have private rooms for you and family either. The last thing I want is sharing someone else's germs and sleep patterns!! I miss private healthcare!

I'm giving birth at a birthing center, they let you go home 5-8 hrs after birth. They make sure everything is ok of course, and they make you eat a good meal before you leave. You have to f/u with a ped the next day, and then they send a nurse (who is also a midwife) out to your house to check on you. You also have to take a class on taking your own and the baby's vitals and report via phone every few hours, as well as keep a feeding/diaper log. They let you go home, but they don't just throw you to the wolves

I'm giving birth at a birthing center, they let you go home 5-8 hrs after birth. They make sure everything is ok of course, and they make you eat a good meal before you leave. You have to f/u with a ped the next day, and then they send a nurse (who is also a midwife) out to your house to check on you. You also have to take a class on taking your own and the baby's vitals and report via phone every few hours, as well as keep a feeding/diaper log. They let you go home, but they don't just throw you to the wolves

I am in canada, and was in for two nights, had DD sunday at 4:31 pm, left tuesday morning, doc came in, asked how i was and when did i want to go home, i said "yesterday?", lol so he let me go, wasn't goibg to because i hadn't had a bowel movement yet, but i reminded him i had to have an enema before birth, so he let me go

I am in canada, and was in for two nights, had DD sunday at 4:31 pm, left tuesday morning, doc came in, asked how i was and when did i want to go home, i said "yesterday?", lol so he let me go, wasn't goibg to because i hadn't had a bowel movement yet, but i reminded him i had to have an enema before birth, so he let me go

Loving all the tips. Other countries seem so much better than the US for birthing mothers. I feel pregnancy is treated as an illness & pretty much the same with birth in a hospital. I was just reminded that we can decline any test we want... for me or baby. I'll definitely check with my OB's at upcoming visits. The only issue I see is that because I deliver so far from where I live I'm stick with the hospitals pediatric attendants. Which I'm sure are great, but I can't really get a feel for before meeting them after birth. Hoping this time I can get an LC who knows a thing or two & then get my body in my comfy bed where I can hear my other kiddos play & laugh. I also want to be here to nurse the toddler if she needs me.... that's a long long time away from my kiddos & her being away from the breast.

Loving all the tips. Other countries seem so much better than the US for birthing mothers. I feel pregnancy is treated as an illness & pretty much the same with birth in a hospital. I was just reminded that we can decline any test we want... for me or baby. I'll definitely check with my OB's at upcoming visits. The only issue I see is that because I deliver so far from where I live I'm stick with the hospitals pediatric attendants. Which I'm sure are great, but I can't really get a feel for before meeting them after birth. Hoping this time I can get an LC who knows a thing or two & then get my body in my comfy bed where I can hear my other kiddos play & laugh. I also want to be here to nurse the toddler if she needs me.... that's a long long time away from my kiddos & her being away from the breast.

I asked many times after I delivered to go home. For whatever reason they wouldn't release me. They had to check my baby for jaundice which he had no signs of not once but twice. I begged and cried to be released and they wouldn't. If you ask me they were just trying to get the military to pay for anything and everything bc that is who our insurance was with. Pretty much ****ty. So we induced and planned the birth and my family didn't even have time to spend with baby bc we were stuck in the hospital. Bull ****. I had BMs too. This time I may just deliver at home!

I asked many times after I delivered to go home. For whatever reason they wouldn't release me. They had to check my baby for jaundice which he had no signs of not once but twice. I begged and cried to be released and they wouldn't. If you ask me they were just trying to get the military to pay for anything and everything bc that is who our insurance was with. Pretty much ****ty. So we induced and planned the birth and my family didn't even have time to spend with baby bc we were stuck in the hospital. Bull ****. I had BMs too. This time I may just deliver at home!

When I had my dd six years ago, I left pretty early. I had dd at 3:16 pm, and by the time I showered, ate, transferred rooms, and watched dd get her first bath it was close to 7. I asked when I could go home. And they said her pediatrician was coming first thing in the morning and if he said it was ok, my docs gave me the ok as well! So I stayed over night, which was fine because I was exhausted! And we were home by 10:00am the next morning. So I felt like I was in and out pretty fast!

When I had my dd six years ago, I left pretty early. I had dd at 3:16 pm, and by the time I showered, ate, transferred rooms, and watched dd get her first bath it was close to 7. I asked when I could go home. And they said her pediatrician was coming first thing in the morning and if he said it was ok, my docs gave me the ok as well! So I stayed over night, which was fine because I was exhausted! And we were home by 10:00am the next morning. So I felt like I was in and out pretty fast!

I have to say that I don't understand why people are so anxious to leave the hospital. I thought it was awesome that while I was there the ONLY thing I had to think about was taking care of my precious brand new baby. Everything else was taken care of. Food just showed up (and I thought it was pretty good!), my DD and my husband were both right there. I had a full hospital staff to answer any questions, etc. I wish we could have stayed another day! Haha.

I have to say that I don't understand why people are so anxious to leave the hospital. I thought it was awesome that while I was there the ONLY thing I had to think about was taking care of my precious brand new baby. Everything else was taken care of. Food just showed up (and I thought it was pretty good!), my DD and my husband were both right there. I had a full hospital staff to answer any questions, etc. I wish we could have stayed another day! Haha.

I agree megwot! I loved being in the hospital and having no other responsibilities. I did miss my oldest when I delivered my second but it was nice to have some alone time with my newest love. I know I will feel the same this third time around.

I agree megwot! I loved being in the hospital and having no other responsibilities. I did miss my oldest when I delivered my second but it was nice to have some alone time with my newest love. I know I will feel the same this third time around.

This is exactly why I birth at home. Not saying everybody should do it. To each her own. But being home in my own bed, able to relax completely, and not having someone come check on us, waking us up every couple hours... Priceless. And my husband waited on me hand and foot with my first, my mother in law made home made chicken and rice soup for me and my midwife came back to check on us, of course. Wonderful experience :) can't wait to do it again! I hope you are able to figure out how to leave when you want, barring any complications!

This is exactly why I birth at home. Not saying everybody should do it. To each her own. But being home in my own bed, able to relax completely, and not having someone come check on us, waking us up every couple hours... Priceless. And my husband waited on me hand and foot with my first, my mother in law made home made chicken and rice soup for me and my midwife came back to check on us, of course. Wonderful experience :) can't wait to do it again! I hope you are able to figure out how to leave when you want, barring any complications!

I know plenty of women who enjoy their stay... but I find it a huge inconvenience. My DD's can't stay there & I would likely send hubby home at night this time if I'm stuck in there over night. My toddler has NEVER been away from both of us for long periods of time & I would be crushed for her to need one of us & not be available.

I know plenty of women who enjoy their stay... but I find it a huge inconvenience. My DD's can't stay there & I would likely send hubby home at night this time if I'm stuck in there over night. My toddler has NEVER been away from both of us for long periods of time & I would be crushed for her to need one of us & not be available.

Just remember, OB/Gynos have other things to consider when making decisions. Unfortunately, the nature of their job combined with the litigious society we live in- especially when it comes to the medical field- makes MDs err on the very far side of caution. They constantly have to cover their rears incase something happens because of the threat of lawsuit. Even things they have no control over, they can still be sued for. It's part of the reason we have a shortage of MDs, and care is getting more expensive because of the cost of malpractice insurance is passed in to patients.

Just remember, OB/Gynos have other things to consider when making decisions. Unfortunately, the nature of their job combined with the litigious society we live in- especially when it comes to the medical field- makes MDs err on the very far side of caution. They constantly have to cover their rears incase something happens because of the threat of lawsuit. Even things they have no control over, they can still be sued for. It's part of the reason we have a shortage of MDs, and care is getting more expensive because of the cost of malpractice insurance is passed in to patients.

I plan on staying for as long as they will keep me haha! I enjoyed my hospital stay with my DD because I knew I wouldn't have such help at home. This time around I will def be more comfortable with a newborn so my feelings may change :) like someone said before, to each their own.

I plan on staying for as long as they will keep me haha! I enjoyed my hospital stay with my DD because I knew I wouldn't have such help at home. This time around I will def be more comfortable with a newborn so my feelings may change :) like someone said before, to each their own.

I left after 12hrs with my dd. 12hrs is the minimum in CA so they can do the PKU test. After that I was free to go. As long as my midwife was ok with it. I believe they sent in a social worker to talk to us to be sure of our reasons and be sure we were ok to head home. You can refuse anything you want, including leaving early. Those are your rights.

I left after 12hrs with my dd. 12hrs is the minimum in CA so they can do the PKU test. After that I was free to go. As long as my midwife was ok with it. I believe they sent in a social worker to talk to us to be sure of our reasons and be sure we were ok to head home. You can refuse anything you want, including leaving early. Those are your rights.

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